Hernando
DeSoto in America Movies

The
Expedition Arrives.
The Hernando DeSoto expedition landed on the east coast of Florida in
1539. This segment summarizes Spanish exploration of the New World.
(03:43, 11.6 MB)

Juan
Ortiz Found Alive.
Among the first discoveries of the expedition was a spaniard who had survived
a previous expedition, and who had learned the native languages. This
segment summarizes early Native American life in Florida. (02:09,
6.7 MB)

DeSoto
Marches North.
The first inland march of the expedition marked the beginning of many
violent encounters with the local Indian tribes. This segment describes
the typical confrontations DeSoto faced, and the expedition's first winter.
(03:23, 10.7 MB)

DeSoto
Crosses the Appalachians.
This segment details DeSoto's march through the Southeast, and his encounters
with the Cofachiqui and chief Toscalusa.
(02:38, 7.8 MB)

Wandering
Beyond the Mississippi.
The expedition began to fall apart after DeSoto crossed the Mississippi
River. No gold was found, and many casualties were suffered by the Spaniards.
(02:47, 8.5 MB)

DeSoto
Turns Back.
After a difficult winter, DeSoto finally made plans to return to Spain.
This segment describes the methods DeSoto's army used to escape hostile
territory with their limited resources. (03:06, 9.2 MB)

Conclusion.
This segment reviews the major points of the DeSoto expedition, and what
it meant for Spain and future missions to the new world.
(02:22, 7.5 MB)